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Old 20th February 2016, 04:23 AM   #109
Jim McDougall
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Originally Posted by estcrh
Jim, I believe that tools and swords etc were made with crucible steel, but not all items made with crucible steel showed watering as in wootz / damascus steel, that had to do with the method of forging, it was a two part process.

Thank you Estcrh! That makes perfect sense.......heck of a learning curve here for me but its great to finally get the picture together.
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